"Dr. Janssen, how early should children get an orthodontic evaluation?"

If your child requires treatment, early intervention can make a real difference. We see the best results with treatments that would be impossible once your child's face and jaw have completely developed.

Also, when started early, completion of treatment at a later age is much easier.

During an initial examination, Dr. Janssen will evaluate your child's facial growth, spacing between teeth, crowding, and extra or missing teeth. And they will look for habits like tongue-thrusting and thumb-sucking, as well as airway obstruction due to enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which may hinder normal growth and development. These problems can change tooth alignment as well as alter facial appearance.

Orthodontic treatment can bring your child's teeth, lips and face into harmony. And we all know that a pleasing appearance and beautiful smile give children -- and adults -- a big advantage in life.

For more information about how we at Janssen Dental Clinic can help you with dental braces, call us at 920 432-3798, we will be happy to talk with you.